Crystal Kid
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Past
MAY
08
2013
Garden Grove, CA
Santiago High School
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MAY
07
2013
Van Nuys, CA
Birmingham High School
I Was There
MAY
06
2013
Los Angeles, CA
SIR (MUSEXPO SHOWCASE)
I Was There
MAY
03
2013
Baldwin Park, CA
Sierra Vista High School
I Was There
MAY
02
2013
Westminster, CA
La Quinta High School
I Was There
MAY
01
2013
Granada Hills, CA
John F. Kennedy High School
I Was There
APR
29
2013
Garden Grove, CA
Pacifica High School
I Was There
APR
26
2013
Anaheim, CA
Savanna High SChool
I Was There
APR
25
2013
North Hills, CA
James Monroe High School
I Was There
APR
24
2013
Los Angeles, CA
Crespi High School
I Was There
APR
22
2013
Santa Monica, CA
The TRiP Nightclub (21+)
I Was There
APR
22
2013
Los Angeles, CA
Franklin High School
I Was There
APR
19
2013
Montebello, CA
Montebello High School
I Was There
APR
14
2013
Calgary, Canada
The New Black Centre
I Was There
APR
11
2013
Airdrie, Canada
George McDougall High School
I Was There
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About Crystal Kid
Charles and Frank Torrealba, aka indie pop-rock powerhouse Crystal Kid, have enjoyed an interesting journey in the first quarter-century of their lives. Born in Brazil, they also resided in Venezuela (their father’s native land) and Mexico before settling down in the decidedly different climate of Calgary, Alberta, Canada just before younger sibling Frank hit his teens. As a result of this nomadic odyssey, the brothers formed a bond stronger than most, one that was only enhanced when Charles began playing guitar, which shortly thereafter influenced Frank to take up the bass. Not surprisingly, the brothers were initially influenced by another sibling-fronted band, Oasis, but they describe Crystal Kid’s songwriting style as more akin to Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz and Patrick Stump in that Charles writes the lyrics while vocalist Frank provides the majority of the melodies. The brothers were quick to grasp the power of radio. Between 2010 and 2013 Crystal Kid earned over $125,000 in grants from Calgary station AMP 90.3 FM via a competition where artists not only had to display their musical talent, but also their business acumen by submitting proposals detailing exactly how they planned to use the money and providing the judges with subsequent follow-up reports. This money funded their second EP, The End of the Beginning (produced by Daron Schofield and Rick Mizzoni), and a Canadian/American tour that caught the attention of award-winning LA-based producer Brandon Friesen, with whom the brothers worked in 2012. The songs produced from those sessions, featuring propulsive, grooving guitar riffs, synth-infused flourishes and anthemic choruses, showcase Crystal Kid’s unique take on the pop-rock realm. Crystal Kid has big plans for the forthcoming year. Newly relocated to Los Angeles, the Torrealbas have re-entered the studio to record new material and have begun to spread their message in southern California via a series of shows which include gigs at local high schools, increasing their fan base and profile in the ultra-competitive SoCal music scene…all while making a conscious effort to enjoy the experience. “I never want to lose my excitement, my sense of wonder,” Charles notes. “I always want to remain just as excited about music as I was when we wrote our first song.” With an attitude like that, it’s not hard to envision Crystal Kid achieving all of their musical dreams – while relishing every step of the journey. Written by Tom Maguire Two brothers making noise.
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Genres:
Pop, Rock
Hometown:
Los Angeles, California
No upcoming shows
Send a request to Crystal Kid to play in your city
Request a Show
Similar Artists On Tour
Bandsintown Merch
Circle Hat
$25.0 USD
Live Collage Sweatshirt
$45.0 USD
Rainbow T-Shirt
$30.0 USD
Circle Beanie
$20.0 USD
Concerts and tour dates
Past
MAY
08
2013
Garden Grove, CA
Santiago High School
I Was There
MAY
07
2013
Van Nuys, CA
Birmingham High School
I Was There
MAY
06
2013
Los Angeles, CA
SIR (MUSEXPO SHOWCASE)
I Was There
MAY
03
2013
Baldwin Park, CA
Sierra Vista High School
I Was There
MAY
02
2013
Westminster, CA
La Quinta High School
I Was There
MAY
01
2013
Granada Hills, CA
John F. Kennedy High School
I Was There
APR
29
2013
Garden Grove, CA
Pacifica High School
I Was There
APR
26
2013
Anaheim, CA
Savanna High SChool
I Was There
APR
25
2013
North Hills, CA
James Monroe High School
I Was There
APR
24
2013
Los Angeles, CA
Crespi High School
I Was There
APR
22
2013
Santa Monica, CA
The TRiP Nightclub (21+)
I Was There
APR
22
2013
Los Angeles, CA
Franklin High School
I Was There
APR
19
2013
Montebello, CA
Montebello High School
I Was There
APR
14
2013
Calgary, Canada
The New Black Centre
I Was There
APR
11
2013
Airdrie, Canada
George McDougall High School
I Was There
Show More Dates
About Crystal Kid
Charles and Frank Torrealba, aka indie pop-rock powerhouse Crystal Kid, have enjoyed an interesting journey in the first quarter-century of their lives. Born in Brazil, they also resided in Venezuela (their father’s native land) and Mexico before settling down in the decidedly different climate of Calgary, Alberta, Canada just before younger sibling Frank hit his teens. As a result of this nomadic odyssey, the brothers formed a bond stronger than most, one that was only enhanced when Charles began playing guitar, which shortly thereafter influenced Frank to take up the bass. Not surprisingly, the brothers were initially influenced by another sibling-fronted band, Oasis, but they describe Crystal Kid’s songwriting style as more akin to Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz and Patrick Stump in that Charles writes the lyrics while vocalist Frank provides the majority of the melodies. The brothers were quick to grasp the power of radio. Between 2010 and 2013 Crystal Kid earned over $125,000 in grants from Calgary station AMP 90.3 FM via a competition where artists not only had to display their musical talent, but also their business acumen by submitting proposals detailing exactly how they planned to use the money and providing the judges with subsequent follow-up reports. This money funded their second EP, The End of the Beginning (produced by Daron Schofield and Rick Mizzoni), and a Canadian/American tour that caught the attention of award-winning LA-based producer Brandon Friesen, with whom the brothers worked in 2012. The songs produced from those sessions, featuring propulsive, grooving guitar riffs, synth-infused flourishes and anthemic choruses, showcase Crystal Kid’s unique take on the pop-rock realm. Crystal Kid has big plans for the forthcoming year. Newly relocated to Los Angeles, the Torrealbas have re-entered the studio to record new material and have begun to spread their message in southern California via a series of shows which include gigs at local high schools, increasing their fan base and profile in the ultra-competitive SoCal music scene…all while making a conscious effort to enjoy the experience. “I never want to lose my excitement, my sense of wonder,” Charles notes. “I always want to remain just as excited about music as I was when we wrote our first song.” With an attitude like that, it’s not hard to envision Crystal Kid achieving all of their musical dreams – while relishing every step of the journey. Written by Tom Maguire Two brothers making noise.
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Genres:
Pop, Rock
Hometown:
Los Angeles, California
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